Tangalooma Island Resort - Afternoon Escape with Snorkelling Tour

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An afternoon at Tangalooma Island Resort with a snorkelling tour at one of Australia's best snorkelling locations, set among dramatic shipwrecks.

Days

Afternoon and evening, back in Brisbane after dark

Group size

Shared resort boat transfer

Start / finish

Holt St Wharf, Brisbane / Holt St Wharf
Leaves Tangalooma about 7pm to 8:30pm, after the dolphin feeding

Return

Leaves Tangalooma about 7pm to 8:30pm, after the dolphin feeding

Transport

Return boat transfer from Holt St Wharf, Brisbane to Tangalooma on Moreton Island

Meals

Lunch voucher, a drink on the boat and a sunset cocktail or mocktail

Route

Map of Tangalooma Island Resort - Afternoon Escape with Snorkelling Tour

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Included experiences

Tangalooma Wrecks — guided snorkelling tour
Tangalooma Island Resort — pools, restaurants and bars
Wheelhouse Deck — sunset cocktail or mocktail
Moreton Bay — return boat crossing

Tangalooma Island Resort - Afternoon Escape with Snorkelling Tour

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MIDDAY: THE LATER BOAT TO TANGALOOMA

No early alarm today. You check in at Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba, on the Brisbane River about ten minutes from the airport, an hour before the 12:30pm boat. The catamaran takes about 75 minutes to cross Moreton Bay, a marine park where dugongs and green turtles graze the seagrass beds, and a tea, coffee or soft drink on board is included. Ahead rises Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), the world's third-largest sand island and the home of the Quandamooka people. You step off at Tangalooma in the early afternoon. From 1952 to 1962 this was Queensland's last whaling station; today it's a resort, and your lunch voucher works at any of its cafés and restaurants.

SNORKELLING THE TANGALOOMA WRECKS

The snorkel tour runs about 90 minutes, starting with a safety briefing on the beach and a short boat ride out, so there's no long swim against the current. The guides hand out wetsuits, fins, masks and snorkels, with pool noodles and life jackets for anyone who wants them, then you have about half an hour in the water. The Tangalooma Wrecks are 15 old vessels sunk on purpose from 1963 onward to give small boats a sheltered anchorage. Coral now crusts their hulls and more than 200 kinds of fish live among them. Look down for wobbegong sharks lying flat on the sand, patterned like old carpet, and the schools of fish moving through the hulls.

LATE AFTERNOON: POOLS, BEACH AND A SUNSET DRINK

With the main event done, the rest of the afternoon is yours. Swim in the resort pools or on the sheltered beach beside the jetty, where the water on this west side of the island is usually calm. Walk north along the sand to see the rusting tops of the Tangalooma Wrecks, 15 old vessels sunk on purpose from 1963 onward to shelter small boats, about 20 minutes from the resort. Take your voucher to the Wheelhouse Deck or B&B's Bar for a sunset cocktail from the day's list, or a mocktail for under-18s. Tangalooma looks west across the bay, so the sun goes down over the water toward the mainland.

NIGHT: THE BOAT HOME

The night boat doesn't leave until the resort's evening dolphin feeding is over, so you have the island into the dark. Be at the jetty when the staff ask, usually from about 7pm. The crossing back takes about 75 minutes, with the lights of Brisbane growing ahead of you across Moreton Bay, the bay where Matthew Flinders anchored in 1799. You're back at Holt Street Wharf in the mid to late evening.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Holt St Wharf, 220 Holt St, Pinkenba, Brisbane. Arrive 1 hour before your departure time.
Departure time: Departs Brisbane 12.30pm.
Finishes: Departs Tangalooma after the evening dolphin feeding, between about 7pm and 8:30pm depending on the season.
Minimum age: 6 years to take part.
Fitness: Guests with an injury or pre-existing medical condition (such as pregnancy, epilepsy, asthma or cardiovascular conditions) must provide a medical certificate confirming their fitness for snorkelling. Pregnant guests need their doctor's approval in writing.
Please note: The Sunset Cocktail/Mocktail voucher is valid at the Wheelhouse Deck and B&B's Bar only: one cocktail from the daily list for guests 18 and over, or a mocktail, soft drink or water for under 18s. It can't be exchanged for cash or transferred.

What to bring

Ventolin, if you have asthma — you need it with you to take part

What is included

Return boat transfers from Holt St Wharf, Brisbane
Day pass to the resort, with full use of pools, restaurants and bars
1 standard drink on the boat transfer (tea, coffee, soft drink or water)
Lunch voucher ($25 per adult, $20 per child)
Snorkelling Tour
1 Sunset Cocktail/Mocktail voucher

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

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How far in advance do I need to book my tour?

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Who travels with us

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Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

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What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.